ROOM-i-Nation
Join us on a multimedia journey; a thoughtful and compelling exploration of identity and tradition through the lens of music and storytelling
Created by young virtuoso Aditya Prakash, ROOM-i-Nation weaves together threads of Karnatik classical music, the history of Asian immigration and stories of identity and belonging to offer a nuanced take on navigating two worlds.
ROOM-i-Nation brings to life Aditya’s 2023 album ISOLASHUN, using live music, a soundscape, video projection, and personal stories to illuminate the immigrant experience and offer a hopeful look at bridging cultures, generations, and musical traditions.
The project draws from Aditya's experiences growing up in Los Angeles, training in India, performing from a young age, and his deep engagement with Karnatik music and contemporary sounds. His narrative is one of discovery, challenging traditional boundaries while embracing a complex identity. It's an acknowledgment of the richness that comes from embracing our multifaceted selves and the art that emerges from this acceptance.
Members Priority Booking: Opens 9am, Fri 14 Feb
Public Booking Opens: 10am, Thu 20 Feb
Trailer
'Aditya has made a work that transcends any particular genre of music. It is both personal and universal.'Akram Khan
'Aditya Prakash is a visionary artist who has found a way to speak to everyone while speaking in his own language.'Tigran Hamasyan
‘Hauntingly beautfiul’High on Score (on ISOLASHUN)
Credits
ROOM-i-Nation was Commissioned by The Center for the Art of Performance, UCLA.
Made possible by Jazz Road, a Program of South Arts (Atlanta) Los Angeles County Arts & Culture BrittenPears Arts (Suffolk) Kalapriya Center for the Indian Performing Arts (Chicago)
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